Category: Ramblings and Rants
Food and Wine Pairing is Just a Big Scam
Did I just say that? Yes I did. And increasingly I’m hearing it from wine professionals that I know —
The Magic of Wine Aromas
One of the most enduring and compelling attractions of wine for me lies in the nearly magical array of aromas
My Life as Lawbreaker, Caught in the Crosshairs
You all remember WineGate, right? The brouhaha of eight weeks ago surrounding Wine.Com’s actions against its competitors and consumers in
What Wine Goes with Recession?
If the election buzzphrase in the early 1990s was “It’s the economy, stupid!” in 2008 that might be revised to,
All You Can Drink Wine Bars? I’m Moving to Germany!
OK. Not really. But Germany now seems to be the dream destination for either those who enjoy an evening with
Napa, at the Threshold of Spring
Today I am reminded why this is my favorite time of year in Napa. While the vines slumber, the rest
The American Wine Blog Awards Have Begun
You, dear reader, are here because you “get it.” You understand (or if not you still hope to understand) what
Oops, I Ordered Screaming Eagle.
Have you ever ordered the wrong wine accidentally at a restaurant and ended up paying the price? If you eat
Wine Marketing Techniques That Need to Stop
OK industry folks, listen up. You’ve all got products to sell. You need to make a living and feed your
Why Do Wines Go On Sale?
I get a lot of e-mails from readers, most of which are cheers (and a few jeers) but surprisingly (and
Wine’s Inversion of Effort
I’m pretty stressed out these days. My favorite metaphor for stress has got to be those incredible acrobats that get
Science Confirms Gold Plated Wine Bottles Are Best
From now on, I’m only buying wine if it comes in a gold plated or platinum plated bottle. I want
Join Vinography at The Aspen Food & Wine Classic ’08
Today I am quite pleased to announce that I will be leading two wine seminars at this year’s Aspen Food
A Perfect Example of France’s Problem
I’ve oft bemoaned the sorry state of bureaucracy that bogs down the French wine industry. The country has a huge
Menu For Hope Prizes Announced…Friday 1/11
Dearest readers, I’m sorry to disappoint you. I know many of you are rushing here to see if you won
Wine.Com Gives Retailers (and Consumers) The Finger
Vinography may be the last place you expect to see discussions about the esoterica of interstate wine shipping laws and
Cornas Is Saved For Wine Lovers Everywhere
I can’t think of a better Christmas gift. OK, maybe world peace would be a better one, but I’m thrilled
Happy New Year From Vinography
Happy New Year! Here’s wishing you a year of new wines, new experiences, happiness, and health for you and your
Merry Christmas from Vinography
Christmas Day is just about over with here in Japan, but it’s just beginning in the US. In case you’re
